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What can I build in Bissen?
Buying, building, extending or renovating in Bissen, canton of Mersch? Here are the planning documents in force, the procedures and the right contacts. Our free app Faire son Nid finds your address, the zone of your plot and your buildable volume, in English.
Planning documents
Who to contact
Procedures
- Any construction, extension, façade change or change of use needs a building permit from the mayor before work starts.
- The application usually includes a cadastral plan extract, a site plan and the project drawings by an OAI-registered architect, plus an energy performance certificate for a new build or an extension.
- For a building from before 2001, have an asbestos survey done before demolition. For Klimabonus grants, involve an energy adviser before the works.
- Buildings with 3 or more dwellings, offices or shops: ITM (ITM-SST 1500 series) and CGDIS fire-safety requirements apply.
Frequently asked questions
What can I build in Bissen?
It depends on the PAG zone of your plot and on the PAP rules that apply there: height, number of storeys, setbacks, depth, number of dwellings. In Bissen, the PAG in force is the version published by the municipality. Enter your address in the Faire son Nid app to find your zone and plot.
Where can I find the PAG and PAP of Bissen?
On the municipality’s website and on the national geoportal. Direct links to the documents in force are gathered on this page.
Do I need a building permit in Bissen?
Yes, for any construction, extension, alteration or change of use. It is issued by the mayor of Bissen; information: Administration communale, 1 rue des Moulins, L-7784 Bissen (B.P. 25, L-7703 Bissen).
How much does a renovation cost in Bissen?
As an order of magnitude in Luxembourg, allow €1,800–2,200 per m² excl. VAT for a basic full renovation, €3,150–3,850 for a heavy renovation and €4,000–4,500 for a high-end transformation, excluding VAT, fees and ancillary costs. The app’s simulator gives a range indexed on STATEC prices, with Klimabonus grants.